100 Historic Black Women You Should Know By Election Day

Shae the Historian

Join me, Shae—a Harvard PhD candidate with a passion for the untold narratives—as we dive into the lives of 100 extraordinary Black women who changed the world, one groundbreaking achievement at a time. From trailblazing scholars to fearless activists, each episode shines a spotlight on the brilliance, resilience, and legacy of women you absolutely must know! Ready to be inspired? Subscribe now, and let’s take this empowering journey together. Because history isn’t just about what happened—it’s about who made it happen.

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No. 26: Alexis Herman

Introducing Alexis Herman, the first black woman to be appointed the U.S. Secretary of Labor. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) ✨Follow me on Threads⁠⁠

Oct 10, 2024

3 min

No. 27: Sojourner Truth

Introducing Sojourner Truth, the activist and abolitionist. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) ✨Follow me on Threads⁠⁠

Oct 9, 2024

3 min

No. 28: Anna Murray Douglass

Introducing Anna Murray Douglass, the abolitionist who helped Frederick Douglass escape to freedom. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) ✨Follow me on Threads⁠⁠

Oct 8, 2024

3 min

No. 29: Norma Merrick Sklarek

Introducing Norma Merrick Sklarek, designer of LAX Terminal One and the US Embassy in Japan. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) ✨Follow me on Threads⁠⁠

Oct 7, 2024

3 min

No. 30: Octavia Butler

Introducing Octavia Butler, the Genius Grant Recipient and Science Fiction Writer. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) ✨Follow me on Threads⁠⁠

Oct 6, 2024

3 min

No. 31: Coretta Scott King

Introducing Coretta Scott King, known as the first lady of the civil rights movement. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) ✨Follow me on Threads⁠⁠

Oct 5, 2024

3 min

No. 32: Zora Neale Hurston

Introducing Zora Neale Hurston, the unapologetic folklorist, anthropologist, and author. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) ✨Follow me on Threads⁠⁠

Oct 4, 2024

3 min

No. 33: Lani Guinier

Introducing Lani Guinier, a voting rights advocate and the first black woman to earn tenure at Harvard Law School. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) ✨Follow me on Threads⁠⁠

Oct 4, 2024

3 min

No. 34: Ellen Craft

Introducing Ellen Craft, the fugitive who fought for her freedom. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) ✨Follow me on Threads⁠⁠

Oct 2, 2024

3 min

No. 35: Patricia Roberts Harris

Introducing Patricia Roberts Harris, a woman of many firsts in the US government. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) ✨Follow me on Threads⁠⁠

Oct 1, 2024

3 min